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environmental factors such as mountains, light pollution, elevation, etc. people, even in
the same city, will not be able to observe dawn at exactly the same time, depending on
their point of observation. Therefore scientific calculations are used to approximate the
time of dawn. Since these calculations cannot predictably determine the true time of
dawn, there will be different opinions on how many degrees the sun needs to be below
the horizon before dawn should be considered to have occurred.
12. Does vomiting break my fast?
a. Vomiting a large amount, intentionally, when it comes out with force and cannot be
kept in, does break the fast. This is usually a rare scenario, because that is rarely done
intentionally. However, unintentionally vomiting does not break the fast.
13. Is it ok to use eye/ear/nose drops or enemas?
a. It is permissible to use eye/ear/nose drops because the liquid does not normally reach
the stomach or nourish the body.[1] Therefore, it is not analogous to food or drink.
However, when using nose drops it is important to not swallow any of the fluid if it goes
down and reaches the mouth. Using an enema to empty the bowels or administer
medicine into the bloodstream does not break the fast. However, if the enema is used for
hydration or nourishment and it reaches the stomach, then it does break the fast.
14. Does a medical injection break the fast?
a. Normally, a medical injection does not break the fast since it neither nourishes nor
does it reach the stomach. However, injecting glucose or some other nourishing
substance does break the fast.[2]
15. Can I brush my teeth with toothpaste while fasting?
a. It is permissible to brush your teeth while fasting, and may even be encouraged to do
so. Using toothpaste does not break the fast, as long as you are very careful not to
swallow any of it. However, it is better to not use toothpaste, unless necessary, because
it does leave a taste in your mouth. It would be ideal to use toothpaste right before
starting your fast so that you can start your day with clean teeth.
16. Can I use mouthwash?
a. It is not recommended to use mouthwash while fasting because it does leave a taste in
your mouth. However, if it is necessary to remove bad breath that might affect people
you are near, it will not break the fast as long as you are careful not to swallow any [e.g.
through gargling].
17. What if I swallow small bits of food accidentally that were stuck in my teeth?
a. Swallowing food accidentally does not break the fast, even if it is a large amount.
Continue fasting as usual.[3]
on every Muslim who possesses the minimum amount [ni b] in excess of personal items
to pay zakh on the day of Eid. A man is to pay on behalf of himself and his minor
children, while a woman must pay for herself. The obligation begins at dawn on the day
of Eid al-Fir, so whoever possesses the amount at that time must pay the Firah.
The
Firah
must be paid before the Eid prayer begins. However, if one delays payment, the
obligation remains and must still be fulfilled. It is recommended to be paid earlier so that
it may be properly distributed to those in need. It is allowed to pay it in advance from the
first day of Rama n. The amount to be paid has been measured in foodstuffs. It is four
double handfuls of dates, barley, raisins, or any other staple food. It is recommended to
pay the value in cash if it would be more helpful to the poor so they can purchase other
food or clothing. Firah,
like Zakh, must only be given to the poor and needy who do not
a. It is disliked to make excessive movements during prayer that are not necessary.
Holding a copy of the Quran will usually result in unnecessary movements, especially
when going into prostration. Furthermore, the ultimate purpose of congregational prayer
is to listen to the recitation of the Quran, not to read it. If someone has a difficult time
concentrating during prayer, there are other methods they can employ to rectify that
issue. Using an electronic device for the same purpose is the same, if not worse, because
light emitting devices also disturb the people around you who are trying to concentrate
in prayer.
[1] Sh. Furhan and Sh. Muneeb hold the opinion that if the eardrum is perforated and the
liquid goes down the throat the fast will be broken.
[2] Sh. Furhan and Sh. Muneeb hold the position that injections dont break the fast even
if they provide nourishment.
[3] Sh. Furhan and Sh. Muneeb follow the opinion that swallowing something accidentally
breaks the fast.